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The new species lives in central Africa and has been known to locals as lesula – the new formal name is Cercopithecus lomamiensis. Scientists began investigating these long-nosed, colorful guys in 2007 after researchers spotted the previously unknown species at a village home.

Along with the bat that resembles Yoda, over 200 other new species have also been discovered in New Guinea. Here are some amazing photos of these newfound creatures courtesy of MSNBC. See the rest of the pictures here.
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